David Lohin, 64, of Chadds Ford, died at home on April 30, surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer. Dave was born in Chester, on Oct. 29, to John and Pauline Lohin.
David Lohin
He was first and foremost a family man; devoted to his parents, Nan and Pop, he never missed a family event and was always the center of interesting conversations and stories.
Dave and his wife Margie had a lifelong chemistry. They traveled to Ryan’s hockey games often starting out in the wee hours of the morning. Recently they enjoyed walks together at nearby Longwood Gardens. Dave took an active role in the lives of his children, never missing Danielle’s soccer games or Ryan’s hockey practices. Their accomplishments are living proof of his devotion.
Dave had a warmth and openness towards everyone; he loved to talk and laugh with family, friends, and those he just met. Dave had a curiosity for different places and cultures and loved to travel and connect with people from all walks of life.
Dave was proudly committed to his work at Apple Vacations and retired as a Facilities Manager after a 38-year career. Everyone who knew him felt his kindness and generosity. He touched lives, showed up when it mattered and solved even the most complicated problems.
David’s memory lives on through his wife of 35 years, Margie; his children, Danielle McCarty (Zac), and Ryan; and his 8-month-old grandson, Declan. His quirky outlook on life will always be remembered by his three sisters, along with cousins, nieces and nephews, and all of his Apple Vacations colleagues.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dave Lohin Memorial Fund (at any TD Bank location), or through GoFundMe (gofundme.com/dave-lohin-memorial-fund). They will be used to purchase a memorial bench in his honor at his favorite walking spot, Pennsbury Township Park. The remaining funds will be donated to the Longwood Fire Company. In place of a traditional funeral, the family will have a celebration of Dave’s life in the near future.
Nimrat Sandhu, part of the Chester County Studio Tour
Beautiful exhibitions and shows are opening throughout the Brandywine Valley this month! From flowers to hats, unique artistic techniques to collaborations, the galleries are bursting with new works from the region’s talented artists.
Find all the must-see spots at View: Experience the Art of the Chester County Studio Tour at the Chester County Art Association. This is an excellent way to see samples of artworks from every artist on the tour, all in one place, on view from through May 31. The CCAA is located at 100 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester. More information can be found at ChesterCountyArts.org.
Local artist Pia De Girolamo and photographer Laurel Termini have a two-person show at the Da Vinci Art Alliance. On view through the 21, Pandemic Flowers: A Bicoastal Conversation includes photographs taken by Termini near her home in Los Angeles, which inspired the paintings by De Girolamo, which led to a collaborative creative experience through the stresses and losses of the pandemic. You can find more information in this article in Chadds Ford Live from last year: Garden from Pia De Girolamo. The Da Vinci Art Gallery is located at 704 Catharine Street, Philadelphia. More information can be found at DaVinciArtAlliance.org.
Karl J. Kuerner brings his new show, Many Hats, to Sunset Hill Jewelers and Fine Art Gallery. Sunset Hill Jewelers and Fine Art Gallery is located at 23 North High Street, West Chester. More information can be found at SunsetHillJewelers.com.
During May, see the Shades of My Voice, a solo exhibition by Eo Omwake, at the Oxford Arts Alliance’s Main Gallery. In the Emerging Artist Gallery, take in the EAG Project Program for OAHS Students: The World Revolves Around Me, a solo exhibition by Guadalupe Juarez. The Oxford Arts Alliance is at 38 S. Third Street, Oxford, PA. More information can be found at OxfordArt.org.
On Red Orange by Dale Roberts
Dale Roberts shows their innovative techniques using encaustic painting in a new show at The Church Street Gallery now through May 27. The Church Street Gallery is at 12 S. Church Street, West Chester. More information can be found at ChurchStreetGalleryWC.com.
Two exhibitions are on view at the Media Arts Council. On May 5, see Passage: 2023 Annual Juried Art Show, featuring over fifty works selected by juror Maryanne Buschini. Also on view from May 5 through May 28 is Nancy Barch: Mixed Media. The MAC Arts Center is located at 11 E. State Street, Media, PA. More information can be found at MediaArtsCouncil.org.
Materiality: Art. Fashion. Craft showcases the work of emerging and established designers at the Main Line Art Center. Energy and emotion work together to evoke “garments” that incorporate unusual materials. The show is on view through June 9th. The Main Line Art Center is located at 746 Panmure Road, Haverford. More information can be found at MainLineArt.org.
Twenty-one artists will participate in the Multiplicities exhibition at the Regional Center for Women in the Arts, from May 19 through June 30. Including a range of genres from representational to conceptual to abstraction, the show brings together women artists from various generations of the Delaware Valley. The Delaware College of Art and Design is located at 600 North Market Street, Wilmington. More information can be found at RCWAWEB.org.
Kindred Art brings three artists—Mikel Elam, Carl Cellini, and Richard Metz—to The Art Trust through June 8. Featuring works created collaboratively, the various techniques create layers of perspectives. The Art Trust is located at 16 West Market Street, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at TheArtTrust.org.
At Gallery 222, Wendy Prather Burwell and Ken Hamilton bring a new show, on view now through June 3. Gallery 222 is located at 222 East King Street, Malvern. More information can be found at Gallery222Malvern.com.
Gilded Journey, from jewelry artist and painter Linda Lurcott, is on view at The Jeweled Warrior through May 21. This exhibition combines mediums and artwork in various themes. The Jeweled Warrior is located at 110 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs. More information can be found at TheJeweledWarrior.com.
Andrew Wyeth gets a new perspective at the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Home Places. The exhibition is on view through July 13. Check out all the details in this article on Chadds Ford Live. More information can be found online at Brandywine.org/Museum.
Flowers Inspire at the Square Pear Gallery through July 8. This exhibition will also celebrate the gallery’s fifth anniversary. Showcasing the beauty and versatility of floral art with a diverse range of styles and techniques, this show includes twenty-two local artists. The Square Pear Gallery is located at 200 East State Street, Kennett Square. More information can be found at SquarePearGallery.com.
New pieces are arriving daily at the Strodes Mill Gallery, including from local artists Annette Alessi, Karl Kuerner, and others. The Strodes Mill Gallery is located at 1000 Lenape Road, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at Facebook.com/StrodesMill.
Kim Hoechst, The Station Gallery
Frank DePietro, Hope Hanes, and Kim Hoeshst participate in a group show at The Station Gallery, on view through May 26. The Station Gallery is located at 3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE. More information can be found at StationGallery.net.
See the current exhibitions at the Community Arts Center, including Alice Myer Wallace: Student Works in the Stairwell Gallery, on view until June 6. The Community Arts Center is located at 414 Plush Mill Road in Wallingford. More information can be found online at CommunityArtsCenter.org.
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Victoria Rose (she/her) is an editor, writer, avid reader, self-described geek, and fan of all things creative. Her passion for words has led to her current career as a freelance editor, and she is the owner of Flickering Words, an editing service. When not wielding a red pen (or cursor), she loves reading books of all genres, playing video, board, and word games, baking ridiculous creations to show off on the internet, or enjoying the gorgeous outdoors. She is a board member of the West Chester Film Festival and part of the Thirsty Monsters, a team of streamers from around the world who fundraise for various charities supporting LGBTQIA+ and accessibility rights. She can be found online @WordsFlickering or the Brandywine Art Guide @BrandywineArtGuide.
